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Elevation: 7,912 ft 2,412 m
GPS: 39.19073, -106.82516
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The epitome of the American mountain luxury lifestyle contains some great climbing venues with amazing views and seclusion from the hustle and bustle of the rich and famous... and those who want to be. The Aspen Area stretches from Aspen proper north to the general area of Snowmass Canyon/Old Snowmass.

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Exit 116 on I-70 Glenwood Springs, and drive on CO Highway 82 South for 40 miles. Or you can always take your personal jet and park at the airport....

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Classic Climbing Routes at Aspen

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 18
● Dusty Ridge
Sport 4 pitches
Gold Butte > E Face
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 5
● Eenie
Sport, TR
Gold Butte > Southwest TR
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 9
● Mo's Crack
Trad, TR
Gold Butte > Southwest TR
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 16
● Hero Loop
Sport
Gold Butte > Southwest TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 21
● Zodiac
Sport
Gold Butte > E Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 4
● Quasar
Sport
Gold Butte > E Face
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 15
● Spacewalk
Sport
Gold Butte > E Face
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 4
● Kloos Call
Sport
Gold Butte > E Face
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Dusty Ridge Gold Butte > E Face
 18
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Sport 4 pitches
● Eenie Gold Butte > Southwest TR
 5
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport, TR
● Mo's Crack Gold Butte > Southwest TR
 9
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Trad, TR
● Hero Loop Gold Butte > Southwest TR
 16
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Zodiac Gold Butte > E Face
 21
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Quasar Gold Butte > E Face
 4
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Spacewalk Gold Butte > E Face
 15
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● Kloos Call Gold Butte > E Face
 4
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
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